Baselworld 2015: New Rado HyperChrome Watches (Updated with Live Photos & U.S. Prices)
Rado is known for coupling sturdy, athletic timepieces with innovative materials and designs, and the brand's new models for Baselworld are no exception. This year at Baselworld Rado introduces several new additions to its HyperChrome collection.Rado's new HyperChrome watches make use of an unusual material. Plasma ceramic is extremely durable and resistant to scratching, as all ceramic watches are. But it also is treated to have a brilliant, metallic hue. This color will not fade over time.There are three new HyperChrome automatics coming to market this year. The Rado HyperChrome Automatic XL (above) is set to launch in the fall. It has a 42-mm case, built in a monobloc (one-piece) construction. The plasma ceramic gives it a glossy gunmetal color. It also has accents in rose gold PVD on the hands and indexes. The crown is made of stainless steel and is PVD coated as well. The Automatic XL has 3 center-mounted hands and a date window at 3 o'clock. The price is $3,650.The heavy-hitter a

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First test drive ever......WOW
I see why you guys like these things so much.....So, I'd just have to sell my entire collection I have and I'm still not there! And that is for SS!!!!!!!

TRF - what 3 things have you learned here?
I've only been a member of TRF for a month, but I've learned a ton. I thought it might be interesting to share lessons learned as a collection of best practices so to speak.I'll start ...1. Buy great watches if you love them when you see them at ADs ... The number one lesson learned for me. In practice, it led me to buy my 116500LN white last week when I wasn't really looking to make a purchase. 2. Only polish nice watches sparingly ... I always assumed that the polishing you get during service intervals was the best part - but I now know that if your watch really doesn't need a polish, then it's probably best to defer or perhaps ask for a light polish only.3. How to best fit an SD43 ... this is a more micro observation, but the thread on the SD43 fitting was awesome. Even the AD I went to hadn't heard the trick about removing the diver's extension. The board has tons of great tips like this.Finally, a thanks to the moderators who have made this the best watch board there is.

Watches that ��pop��
Hi guys,I don't exactly know how to word my question. But I'm after a new watch, I want something which grabs attention and feels special.What I mean by this, I own a few pieces, two of my favourites, the Tudor BB and JLC reverse ultra thin, however, on the wrist they are easily overlooked and it gets far less compliments than say my BLNR. I would describe the BLNR as being a watch that ��pops'I'm wanting a 3watch collection. JLC reversal ultra thin, DaytonaC and ....I'm thinking of a day date in yellow gold, or a 15202. Any advice on the two or other watches which are statement pieces?Thanks. Sorry if my question isn't too clear.